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7 Most Famous First Ladies in History
20 years ago, on May 19, 1994, America bid farewell to its first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. We suggest remembering women who at different times influenced not only their husbands, but also the vector of their policies.
Jacqueline Kennedy
In 1952, at one of the receptions, 23-year-old journalist Jacqueline Bouvier was officially introduced to the 35-year-old Senator John Kennedy. A year later, they got married. When Kennedy announced his decision to run for president in January 1960, Jacqueline, despite being pregnant, joined her husband’s race.
She responded to numerous messages received by the campaign headquarters, recorded commercials, accompanied her husband on trips around the country, gave interviews and wrote her own newspaper column Campaign Wife. When John F. Kennedy was confirmed as President of the United States on January 20, 1961, Jacqueline became one of the youngest first ladies in the history of the country.
One of her first projects in the status of first lady was the reconstruction of the White House, for which the largest decorators and consultants were invited, including a collector of rare pieces of furniture Henry Dupont. Already in February 1962, CBS News viewers were able to virtually wander around the White House, accompanied by host Charles Collingwood and Jacqueline Kennedy. Needless to say, ordinary Americans almost idolized Jackie, and former colleagues-journalists tried to bring the public all the hottest news from her life. One of the most popular women of her time was remembered not only as a heroine of secular chronicles, a trendsetter and an example of grace. She made a significant contribution to the art and preservation of architectural samples of the past.
Eleanor Roosevelt
The wife of the thirty-second President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was called “the first lady of the world.” She said, “Great minds discuss ideas.” Middle minds are events. Small minds discuss people.” She spent 12 years in the White House and was extremely popular with ordinary Americans. Franklin and Eleanor met when they were young.
Then they could hardly imagine what fate they were destined for. Throughout Roosevelt’s presidency, Eleanor remained his right-hand man: she traveled the country, met with people and conveyed to her husband the real mood of voters. She is the only First Lady to give her own press conferences every week.
Eleanor Roosevelt was actively engaged in politics and social activities until the end of her life. She fought for women’s rights, participated in the creation of the human rights organization Freedom House, on her initiative, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was developed and adopted. In February of this year, Eleanor Roosevelt for the fifth time topped the rating “Best first lady of the state” according to historians.
Eva Peron
The first words Maria Eva Ibarguren said to her future husband, Argentine President Juan Peron: "Thank you, Colonel, that you exist." During the six years that Eva Peron was in the status of first lady, she managed to turn from "Comrade Evita" into the second person of the state.
Peron unconditionally trusted her opinion, including discussing candidates for the country's leadership positions. She managed to properly perform the role of the “mediator”, the link between President Peron and his “shirtless”. Helping the disadvantaged has become a priority of her social and political work.
Evita managed to win the hearts of the Argentines, who idolized the “mother of the nation” and told each other numerous legends from her life. “Without fanaticism, nothing can be achieved,” Ava often repeated and continued to work hard. The work of this legendary woman is still controversial today.
Raisa Gorbacheva
Raisa Gorbacheva was the first (and only) First Lady of the Soviet Union. After the election in 1985 of Mikhail Gorbachev to the post of General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee, his wife was actively involved in public work.
With the support of major cultural figures, including Academician Dmitry Likhachev, she created the Soviet Cultural Foundation, which supported numerous museums, financed the restoration of churches and architectural monuments, and contributed to the return of cultural values to the country.
Gorbachev’s spouses seemed inseparable: the first lady accompanied Mikhail Sergeyevich on official visits and was his constant companion at numerous receptions. Compatriots treated the first lady regularly flashed on the television screen ambiguously, but her name was known to everyone, and her outfits and hairstyle were discussed no less than Pugacheva’s new image.
The foreign press called Raisa Gorbacheva an “ambassador of peace,” often emphasizing her active support for her husband’s policies. She led the work of the Fund “Aid to the children of Chernobyl” and oversaw the work of the charitable Fund “Hematologists of the world for children”. In 1987, according to the British edition of Woman’s Own, she was named Woman of the Year.
Imelda Marcos
History shows that not all first ladies, unfortunately, are able to pass the test of copper pipes with dignity. For his tough character and irrepressible wastefulness, Imelda Marcos was called the “steel butterfly”.
In 1954, the beautiful Imelda Romualdes met Congressman Ferdinand Marcos. And if the path to the heart of the chosen one took Ferdinand only 11 days (it was after this time that the politician made Imelde an offer), then he had to climb to the top of the career ladder for 12 years.
In 1966, Marquez became President of the Philippines and his wife became First Lady. In 1972, Marquez abolished the constitution and effectively imposed a dictatorship for 20 years. Free access to the country’s budget “inspires” the first lady: she buys up everything – fabulously expensive jewelry, designer outfits and luxury items.
About shopping Imelda Marcos made legends. She knew one simple way to improve her mood: get on a plane and go shopping in the United States. One of the many customs documents, for example, says that the first lady managed to spend several million dollars. Thousands of Filipinos lived in poverty. In 1986, Ferdinand Marcos was overthrown and exiled with his wife from the country. Five years later, Imelda was allowed to return: she launched her own fashion collection and even tried to run for the Philippine Parliament in 2010.
Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni was jokingly called “President Sarkozy’s main achievement.” Marrying a top model and singer was a bold decision even for the extravagant Nicolas Sarkozy. About her chosen one, Bruni wrote: I did not expect to meet such a lively and witty person. His charm and his mind captivated me. He has five or six brains and everyone is working fine.”
In February 2008, Carla Bruni became the first lady of France, and in March she performed a magnificent role during the official visit of the French President to the British Queen. In numerous interviews, Bruni complained that politics takes too much time and energy, but in practice demonstrated how well she manages to combine the roles of mother, singer and first lady.
Not only did she earn three times as much as her husband, she also served as an ambassador for the AIDS Foundation. However, her public affairs were talked about much less than about her personal life: rumors about pregnancy, the birth of a daughter were actively exaggerated, and, of course, they argued about outfits or agali, noting the lack of some details of the women's wardrobe.
Hillary Clinton
In the ranking of the most influential first ladies of the White House, Hillary Clinton will undoubtedly be in the first position. Young Hillary preferred discussion meetings and work with juvenile criminals from the dysfunctional Chicago suburbs.
In 1975, Hillary and Bill become married and begin a joint journey to the end point of the presidency. In 1993, Bill Clinton became the 42nd president of the United States and Hillary became the first lady.
She is ambitious, well educated, competent, intelligent and balanced. Her husband immediately instructs her to head the health care reform committee, but a year later, Hillary is forced to leave the post.
In 2000, Hillary decided to demonstrate her political independence and became a senator from New York, and then, in 2009, agreed to take the post of US Secretary of State in the Obama administration. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released a few days ago, most Americans believe that Hillary Clinton, a politician who is distinguished by his ability to take responsibility, will win the 2016 presidential election. Will the former first lady want to take part in a new political race?
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Jacqueline Kennedy
In 1952, at one of the receptions, 23-year-old journalist Jacqueline Bouvier was officially introduced to the 35-year-old Senator John Kennedy. A year later, they got married. When Kennedy announced his decision to run for president in January 1960, Jacqueline, despite being pregnant, joined her husband’s race.
She responded to numerous messages received by the campaign headquarters, recorded commercials, accompanied her husband on trips around the country, gave interviews and wrote her own newspaper column Campaign Wife. When John F. Kennedy was confirmed as President of the United States on January 20, 1961, Jacqueline became one of the youngest first ladies in the history of the country.
One of her first projects in the status of first lady was the reconstruction of the White House, for which the largest decorators and consultants were invited, including a collector of rare pieces of furniture Henry Dupont. Already in February 1962, CBS News viewers were able to virtually wander around the White House, accompanied by host Charles Collingwood and Jacqueline Kennedy. Needless to say, ordinary Americans almost idolized Jackie, and former colleagues-journalists tried to bring the public all the hottest news from her life. One of the most popular women of her time was remembered not only as a heroine of secular chronicles, a trendsetter and an example of grace. She made a significant contribution to the art and preservation of architectural samples of the past.
Eleanor Roosevelt
The wife of the thirty-second President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was called “the first lady of the world.” She said, “Great minds discuss ideas.” Middle minds are events. Small minds discuss people.” She spent 12 years in the White House and was extremely popular with ordinary Americans. Franklin and Eleanor met when they were young.
Then they could hardly imagine what fate they were destined for. Throughout Roosevelt’s presidency, Eleanor remained his right-hand man: she traveled the country, met with people and conveyed to her husband the real mood of voters. She is the only First Lady to give her own press conferences every week.
Eleanor Roosevelt was actively engaged in politics and social activities until the end of her life. She fought for women’s rights, participated in the creation of the human rights organization Freedom House, on her initiative, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was developed and adopted. In February of this year, Eleanor Roosevelt for the fifth time topped the rating “Best first lady of the state” according to historians.
Eva Peron
The first words Maria Eva Ibarguren said to her future husband, Argentine President Juan Peron: "Thank you, Colonel, that you exist." During the six years that Eva Peron was in the status of first lady, she managed to turn from "Comrade Evita" into the second person of the state.
Peron unconditionally trusted her opinion, including discussing candidates for the country's leadership positions. She managed to properly perform the role of the “mediator”, the link between President Peron and his “shirtless”. Helping the disadvantaged has become a priority of her social and political work.
Evita managed to win the hearts of the Argentines, who idolized the “mother of the nation” and told each other numerous legends from her life. “Without fanaticism, nothing can be achieved,” Ava often repeated and continued to work hard. The work of this legendary woman is still controversial today.
Raisa Gorbacheva
Raisa Gorbacheva was the first (and only) First Lady of the Soviet Union. After the election in 1985 of Mikhail Gorbachev to the post of General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee, his wife was actively involved in public work.
With the support of major cultural figures, including Academician Dmitry Likhachev, she created the Soviet Cultural Foundation, which supported numerous museums, financed the restoration of churches and architectural monuments, and contributed to the return of cultural values to the country.
Gorbachev’s spouses seemed inseparable: the first lady accompanied Mikhail Sergeyevich on official visits and was his constant companion at numerous receptions. Compatriots treated the first lady regularly flashed on the television screen ambiguously, but her name was known to everyone, and her outfits and hairstyle were discussed no less than Pugacheva’s new image.
The foreign press called Raisa Gorbacheva an “ambassador of peace,” often emphasizing her active support for her husband’s policies. She led the work of the Fund “Aid to the children of Chernobyl” and oversaw the work of the charitable Fund “Hematologists of the world for children”. In 1987, according to the British edition of Woman’s Own, she was named Woman of the Year.
Imelda Marcos
History shows that not all first ladies, unfortunately, are able to pass the test of copper pipes with dignity. For his tough character and irrepressible wastefulness, Imelda Marcos was called the “steel butterfly”.
In 1954, the beautiful Imelda Romualdes met Congressman Ferdinand Marcos. And if the path to the heart of the chosen one took Ferdinand only 11 days (it was after this time that the politician made Imelde an offer), then he had to climb to the top of the career ladder for 12 years.
In 1966, Marquez became President of the Philippines and his wife became First Lady. In 1972, Marquez abolished the constitution and effectively imposed a dictatorship for 20 years. Free access to the country’s budget “inspires” the first lady: she buys up everything – fabulously expensive jewelry, designer outfits and luxury items.
About shopping Imelda Marcos made legends. She knew one simple way to improve her mood: get on a plane and go shopping in the United States. One of the many customs documents, for example, says that the first lady managed to spend several million dollars. Thousands of Filipinos lived in poverty. In 1986, Ferdinand Marcos was overthrown and exiled with his wife from the country. Five years later, Imelda was allowed to return: she launched her own fashion collection and even tried to run for the Philippine Parliament in 2010.
Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni was jokingly called “President Sarkozy’s main achievement.” Marrying a top model and singer was a bold decision even for the extravagant Nicolas Sarkozy. About her chosen one, Bruni wrote: I did not expect to meet such a lively and witty person. His charm and his mind captivated me. He has five or six brains and everyone is working fine.”
In February 2008, Carla Bruni became the first lady of France, and in March she performed a magnificent role during the official visit of the French President to the British Queen. In numerous interviews, Bruni complained that politics takes too much time and energy, but in practice demonstrated how well she manages to combine the roles of mother, singer and first lady.
Not only did she earn three times as much as her husband, she also served as an ambassador for the AIDS Foundation. However, her public affairs were talked about much less than about her personal life: rumors about pregnancy, the birth of a daughter were actively exaggerated, and, of course, they argued about outfits or agali, noting the lack of some details of the women's wardrobe.
Hillary Clinton
In the ranking of the most influential first ladies of the White House, Hillary Clinton will undoubtedly be in the first position. Young Hillary preferred discussion meetings and work with juvenile criminals from the dysfunctional Chicago suburbs.
In 1975, Hillary and Bill become married and begin a joint journey to the end point of the presidency. In 1993, Bill Clinton became the 42nd president of the United States and Hillary became the first lady.
She is ambitious, well educated, competent, intelligent and balanced. Her husband immediately instructs her to head the health care reform committee, but a year later, Hillary is forced to leave the post.
In 2000, Hillary decided to demonstrate her political independence and became a senator from New York, and then, in 2009, agreed to take the post of US Secretary of State in the Obama administration. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released a few days ago, most Americans believe that Hillary Clinton, a politician who is distinguished by his ability to take responsibility, will win the 2016 presidential election. Will the former first lady want to take part in a new political race?
Source:fresher.ru
Source: /users/1077
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